Nicholls, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31554
Coffee County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,076
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,504
- Median income Below-median income area
- $98,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 5.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nicholls pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31554 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 31554 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nicholls, Coffee County, Georgia, home to 7,076 residents across 540.2 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31554 reports a modest median household income of $53,504 (24% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,321. The poverty rate is 23.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $98,700 (59% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $646; owner occupancy is 79.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Coffee County, so 31554 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 31554
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nicholls, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31554.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31554, Nicholls, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,076
Population
540.2
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31554?
36.7
Median Age
65.1%
Male
34.9%
Female
1.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$53,504
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$17,321
Per Capita Income
23.3%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31554 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Nicholls, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$53,504 29th percentile higher than 29% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,885housing units
1,885
Total Housing Units
1,624
Occupied Units
261
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$98,700
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$646
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 31554, employing approximately 540 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,614,000.
45
Businesses
540
Employees
$29.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 17.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 13.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 8.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 31554 vs 31567 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31567 | West Green, GA | 782 | 10.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31554, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,076 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 31554 in?
ZIP code 31554 (Nicholls) is located in Coffee County, Georgia. Coffee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/coffee-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31554?
ZIP code 31554 in Nicholls, GA has a population of 7,076 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31554?
The median household income in ZIP 31554 is $53,504, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31554?
The median home value in ZIP 31554 is $98,700, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31554?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31554 is White at 63.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31554?
ZIP code 31554 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 540 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31554?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31554 are: Retail trade (8), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31554?
In ZIP code 31554, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 31554?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31554 is 26.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31554?
In ZIP code 31554, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31554?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31554 is 23.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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